Nov 30, 2011: Former Rugby Football Union chief executive and chairman Martyn Thomas has demanded Judge Jeff Blackett resign from his post as the RFU's disciplinary officer after he was cleared of a potential misconduct charge

Nov 27, 2011: The Rugby Football Union faces further criticism in the coming days with reports suggesting that acting chief executive Martyn Thomas and professional rugby director Rob Andrew are in line for bonus payments as a result of strong financial results

Sep 3, 2011: The Rugby Football Union is to publish Judge Jeff Blackett's damning report into the events surrounding the departure of former chief executive John Steele following a dramatic day at English rugby's HQ